BJP misusing central probe agencies, says Ashok Gehlot

JAIPUR: Accusing the BJP of misusing the Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax department for political gains, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the people of the state understand this and will give a befitting reply to the saffron party in the polls

Talking to reporters at the PCC office after paying tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary, Gehlot charged that the BJP is misusing agencies for defaming Congress leaders in the state. He accused BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena, who is contesting elections from the Sawai Madhopur seat, of making fake complaints to the ED and Income tax.

Gehlot alleged that the agencies were working in connivance with Meena for one year in Rajasthan. He said people understand it, and will give a betting reply to them in the elections.


The chief minister said there is an undercurrent in favour of the Congress and exuded confidence that the party will again form the government. "They have ED and we have our guarantees," Gehlot said while referring to the seven guarantees promised by him to people of the state.